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Class-subjects. —Geography, fair (of New Zealand and Australia, good); drawing, freehand very well taught, a few excellent; grammar, not taught for some months ; history, not taught for some months; elementary science, object-lessons, &c, science not taught for some months, lower classes object-lessons fair ; recitation, commendable ; handwork, a beginning has been made with cardboard work. Additional Subjects. —Singing, not recently taught; drill and exercises, not now under regular instruction. Taken daily, but not taught in the day-school. Instruction of Preparatory Glass. —One of the three pupils in the preparatory division is practically a beginner; the other two can read a little and write figures and letters on slates. L. B. Wood, Inspector.

Cavebsham Industeial School (examined 17th December, 1900). Pass-subjects. —Presented : Standard V., 13 ; Standard IV., 14 ; Standard 111., 17 ; Standard 11., 12; Standard 1., 9; Preparatory, 7. Examined in Standards: Standard V., 13; Standard IV., 14; Standard 111., 17; Standard 11., 12; Standard 1., 9. Passed: Standard V., 13; Standard IV., 14; Standard 111., 16; Standard 11., 12; Standard 1., 7. Head-teacher's passes in Standards I. to V. justified. Class-subjects. —Geography (of Standard II.), good (Standard V., very weak) ; drawing, Standard V. good, Standard 11. good; grammar, satisfactory in Standard V. ; history, fair in Standard V. ; science and object-lessons, good in Standard V., and satisfactory in Standard II.; recitation, satisfactory. Additional Subjects. —Singing, excellent; needlework, not shown; drill and exercises, excellent. Preparatory Class. —Only a short time in the school. Order, excellent; attention, very good ; manners, very good ; general results, satisfactory. W. S Fitzgerald, 1 T ,-, -D -o t Inspectors. C. E. Bichardson, j Approximate Cost of Paper. —Preparation, not given; printing (1,625 copies), £12,

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